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LG Announces New OLED Gaming Monitors with Pre-Orders in Japan and US

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LG has announced multiple new OLED gaming monitors, with pre-order availability in Japan and the United States. The models include the UltraGear EVO 45GX950B-B, 32GX870B-B, and 27GX790B, each featuring different specifications and target markets.

Pre-Order and Pricing

In Japan, LG has begun pre-orders for two UltraGear EVO OLED monitors.

  • The 45-inch 45GX950B-B is listed at a standard price of 329,800 yen (approximately US$2,099) but is offered for pre-order at 259,800 yen (approximately US$1,653), representing a 21% discount.
  • The 32-inch 32GX870B-B is priced at 169,800 yen (approximately US$1,081) with no discount mentioned.

Shipping for pre-orders in Japan is scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026.

In the United States, LG has launched the 27GX790B, priced at $999.99. Pre-orders began on an unspecified date in January. As a promotional offer, pre-orders placed through February 1st include a complimentary 27-inch 1080p IPS display, with a listed retail value of $299.99. Shipping for US pre-orders is anticipated to begin in early February.

Monitor Specifications

45GX950B-B

  • Display: 45-inch ultrawide (21:9) OLED with an 800R curvature and matte anti-glare coating.
  • Resolution: 5120 x 2160 (5K2K), resulting in a pixel density of 125 PPI.
  • Refresh Rate: 165 Hz natively; a dual-mode feature allows switching to 2560x1080p at 330 Hz.
  • Response Time: 0.03 ms.
  • Color Coverage: 98.5% DCI-P3.
  • Brightness: Peak brightness of up to 1300 nits (HDR), with VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification.
  • Connectivity: DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, USB-C with power delivery, and multiple USB ports.
  • Audio: Integrated 7W speakers.

The 45GX950B-B uses LG's 3rd Gen WOLED panel. This model includes AI-powered features such as AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, and AI Sound.

32GX870B-B

  • Display: 31.5-inch OLED with Primary RGB Tandem Technology.
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 240 Hz; dual-mode switches to 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at 480 Hz.
  • Brightness: Peak brightness of 1500 nits; typical brightness is 335 nits.

The 32GX870B-B is also listed on Amazon US, though pricing for that region has not been confirmed.

27GX790B

  • Display: 26.5-inch OLED using LG Display’s fourth-generation WOLED panel technology.
  • Resolution: Dual-mode options include 2560 x 1440 (1440p) at 540 Hz and 1280 x 720 (720p) at 720 Hz. Users can switch between modes via a dedicated hotkey.
  • Brightness: 335 nits (typical). LG has stated this is its brightest OLED gaming monitor to date.
  • Response Time: 0.02 ms.
  • Connectivity: DisplayPort 2.1.
  • Adaptive Sync: Compatible with both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro.
  • HDR Support: DisplayHDR True Black 500.

Background

All three monitors were introduced at CES 2025 as part of the LG UltraGear EVO lineup. Global release dates and pricing for regions outside Japan and the US have not been confirmed.